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Compensation Specialist I

Kimball Midwest292 open roles

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Columbus, OH, USA

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Kimball Midwest, a national distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation products, is searching for a HR Compensation Specialist l for our Columbus, OH location.

As a Kimball Midwest associate, you’ll be part of a company built on long-term growth and strong values. From $1 million in sales in 1983 to over $500 million today, our success has been driven by our people. Despite our growth, we have stayed true to our family-owned and operated roots—where employees are recognized as individuals and our culture remains a top priority.

The Compensation Specialist I supports the day-to-day administration of compensation programs and position management processes while ensuring data accuracy, regulatory compliance, and operational effectiveness. This role is responsible for processing compensation-related transactions, maintaining compensation and organizational data, and supporting incentive programs for both internal associates and the sales force. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and committed to delivering exceptional service while supporting the organization's compensation strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Administers compensation-related processes and programs for internal associates and the sales force, ensuring accurate and timely execution of position changes, adjustments, and submissions
  • Responds to inquiries from internal associates and sales team regarding compensation, providing clear and accurate explanations and solutions
  • Ensures accurate and timely processing of compensation and position adjustments, updates, and payouts, collaborating closely with Payroll and HR teams
  • Maintains knowledge of compensation laws and regulations to uphold compliance in all areas of responsibility
  • Partners with Compensation Assistance Manager to interpret and apply compensation guidelines and policies accurately
  • Supports the implementation of compensation process improvements
  • Follows proper approval processes for internal associate and sales force compensation increases
  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop and enhance compensation-related communication materials and training programs
  • Assists with analyzing position job functions to make FLSA designation determinations
  • Performs audits and data validations to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and compliance of compensation, position, and workforce information
  • Supports annual compensation planning activities, including the processing of related personnel actions and document administration
  • Administers compensation programs and submissions for sales incentive, bonus, and development programs
  • Creates, maintains, and updates position descriptions, job titles, and related compensation documentation in alignment with organizational guidelines and business needs
  • Benchmarks and appropriately communicates compensation data as requested by management to ensure fair and accurate compensation practices
  • Processes employment verification requests and maintains accurate employment and compensation records to support timely and compliant responses
  • Reviews compensation portions of the Company Handbook and Sales Policy Manual on a quarterly basis to maintain accuracy

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in HR
  • Proficient computer literacy in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • A SHRM-CP certification or plan to achieve
  • The ability to read and write small letters and numbers; the ability to make arithmetic calculations; and the ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
  • The successful completion of a ninety (90) day orientation period

Additional Information

This role is Monday- Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. The role is onsite located in Columbus Ohio.

The pay rate is $27-$32 per hour.

We offer a benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, company sponsored life, optional life and disability insurance, Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts, a 401(k) plus match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), a Dress for your Day dress code and paid holidays.

Kimball Midwest is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a program of recruitment of females, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, qualifying veterans and any other classification that is protected by federal, state, or local law.

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